Mildness — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective noun /ˈmī(-ə)ld/

Meaning & Definition of Mildness

Mildness (adjective)

  1. gentle in nature or behavior
  2. moderate in action or effect
  3. not sharp, spicy, or bitter

Mildness (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in temperateness, balminess

    similar: balminess, temperateness, lukewarmness, tepidity, tepidness, warmness, warmth, glow, radiance, radiancy, heat, hotness, stuffiness, sultriness, torridity, torridness
    opposite: chill, chilliness, coolness, bitterness, bleakness, cold, coldness, frigidity, frigidness, frostiness, iciness, rawness, sharpness, frost

  2. as in soothingness

    similar: soothingness, silence, comity, concord, harmony, lull, pause, respite, casualness, easygoingness, informality, laid-backness, relaxedness, calm, calmness, hush, peace, peacefulness, placidity, quiet, quietness, quietude, repose, restfulness, sereneness, serenity, still, stillness, tranquility
    opposite: bustle, commotion, hubbub, hurly-burly, pandemonium, tumult, turmoil, unquietness, unrest, uproar, clamor, din, noise, racket

  3. as in gentleness, kindness

    similar: benevolence, care, compassion, gentleness, goodness, goodwill, humaneness, kindliness, kindness, meekness, niceness, softness, tenderness, commiseration, favor, grace, altruism, generosity, magnanimity, nobility, empathy, pity, sympathy, understanding, affection, devotion, love, worship, humanitarianism, philanthropy, charity, clemency, forbearance, lenience, leniency, lenity, mercifulness, mercy, quarter
    opposite: hard-heartedness, mercilessness, pitilessness, ruthlessness, uncharitableness, reprisal, requital, retaliation, retribution, revenge, vengeance, venom, vindictiveness, virulence, vitriol, atrocity, barbarity, brutality, cruelty, sadism, savageness, savagery, truculence, viciousness, violence, wantonness, castigation, chastisement, discipline, punishment, scolding, abhorrence, abomination, detestation, execration, hate, hatred, loathing, cattiness, malevolence, malice, maliciousness, malignancy, malignity, meanness, nastiness, spite, spitefulness, spleen, animosity, antagonism, antipathy, bitterness, enmity, gall, grudge, hostility, jealousy, pique, resentment, bile, jaundice, rancor, hatefulness, invidiousness, coarseness, hardness, harshness, roughness

Related Entry: Mild (adjective)

Mild is a different word from Mildness. The synonyms below are for mild, not for mildness.

  1. marked by temperatures that are neither too high nor too low

    "the mild weather that makes springtime such a delight after a long harsh winter"

    similar: balmy, clement, equable, genial, gentle, moderate, soft, temperate
    related: clear, cloudless, fair, rainless, sunny, sunshiny, calm, halcyon, peaceful, placid, tranquil, delightful, fine, pleasant
    opposite: harsh, inclement, intemperate, severe
    near: blustering, blustery, breezy, gusty, rough, squally, stormy, windy, misty, rainy, showery, bleak, cloudy, dismal, foggy, gloomy, gray, hazy, overcast, sunless, bitter, dirty, foul, nasty, raw

  2. not harsh or stern especially in nature or effect

    "a quiet gentleman with a kindly soul and a mild disposition"

    similar: balmy, benign, bland, delicate, gentle, light, mellow, nonabrasive, soft, soothing, tender
    related: calm, pacific, peaceful, placid, quiet, serene, tranquil, clement, compassionate, easy, lenient, merciful, buffering, cushioning, emollient, softening, sleek, slick, smooth
    opposite: abrasive, caustic, coarse, hard, harsh, rough, scathing, stern, ungentle
    near: exquisite, fierce, intense, powerful, severe, forceful, forcible, savage, violent, roughened, rugged, strong, abrading, irritating, roughening, grim, gruff, rude, stiff, heavy-handed, oppressive, pitiless, tyrannical

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Mildness

The most common words with a similar meaning to Mildness:

balminess, temperateness, lukewarmness, tepidity, tepidness, warmness, warmth, glow, radiance, radiancy, heat, hotness, stuffiness, sultriness, torridity, torridness, soothingness, silence, comity, concord, harmony, lull, pause, respite, casualness, easygoingness, informality, laid-backness, relaxedness, calm, calmness, hush, peace, peacefulness, placidity, quiet, quietness, quietude, repose, restfulness

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Mildness

Words with the opposite meaning of Mildness:

chill, chilliness, coolness, bitterness, bleakness, cold, coldness, frigidity, frigidness, frostiness, iciness, rawness, sharpness, frost, bustle, commotion, hubbub, hurly-burly, pandemonium, tumult, turmoil, unquietness, unrest, uproar, clamor, din, noise, racket, hard-heartedness, mercilessness

Word Forms of Mildness

Derived words: mildly (adverb), mildness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Mildness

Middle English, from Old English milde; akin to Greek malthakos soft, Latin mollis melt

First known use: before 12th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Mildness

What does "Mildness" mean?

"Mildness" means gentle in nature or behavior. As an an adjective and a noun, it is defined as: gentle in nature or behavior. It has 3 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Mildness"?

Other words for "Mildness" include balminess, temperateness, lukewarmness, tepidity, tepidness, warmness, warmth and glow. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Mildness" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Mildness"?

There are 84 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Mildness". Common alternatives include balminess, temperateness, lukewarmness, tepidity, tepidness, warmness, warmth, glow, radiance and radiancy.

What is the opposite of "Mildness"?

Antonyms of "Mildness" include chill, chilliness, coolness, bitterness, bleakness, cold, coldness and frigidity.

Is "Mildness" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Mildness" can be used as an adjective and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Mildness"?

"Mildness" is pronounced /ˈmī(-ə)ld/.

What is the origin of the word "Mildness"?

"Mildness" comes from Middle English, from Old English milde; akin to Greek malthakos soft, Latin mollis melt. First known use: before 12th century.

What is another word for "Mildness" meaning "as in temperateness, balminess"?

When "Mildness" (noun) means as in temperateness, balminess, synonyms include balminess, temperateness, lukewarmness, tepidity, tepidness and warmness. Opposites in this sense include chill, chilliness, coolness and bitterness.